Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
About Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, headquartered in Germany, is one of the world’s leading organizations for applied research. It plays a major role in innovation by prioritizing research on cutting-edge technologies and the transfer of results to industry to strengthen Germany’s industrial base and for the benefit of society as a whole. Since its founding as a nonprofit organization in 1949, Fraunhofer has held a unique position in the German research and innovation ecosystem.
With nearly 32,000 employees across 75 institutes and independent research units in Germany, Fraunhofer operates with an annual budget of €3.6 billion. Fraunhofer’s research portfolio is augmented by competitively acquired public-sector funding, pursuing the right balance between public-sector and industry revenue.
Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research (IGD) as part of Fraunhofer Gesellschaft is the direct contributor in DEFENSEFOOD.
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's role at DEFENSEFOOD
Fraunhofer IGD, contributes applied research and technological expertise to DEFENSEFOOD, supporting the development of innovative methods and tools for food system monitoring and analysis. With over 30 years of experience in visual computing, Fraunhofer IGD brings advanced capabilities in artificial intelligence, simulation, and data analysis, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure at its bioeconomy branch in Rostock. Its work addresses key technological gaps in food safety and efficiency across the value chain, from field monitoring using satellite imagery to quality assurance involving hyperspectral imaging technologies, supporting scalable and practical solutions aligned with the project’s resilience and sustainability goals.